04-12-2022 Agenda and PacketA.WORK SESSION
B.7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
C.GENERAL BUSINESS
C.1 Economic Development Commission Appointments/Oaths of Office
C.2 Election of Chair & Vice Chair
C.3 Adopt Economic Development Commission Bylaws (amended)
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D.1 Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes of March 8, 2022.
E.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
F.CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION
G.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 12, 2022
Subject Economic Development Commission Appointments/Oaths of Office
Section GENERAL BUSINESS Item No: C.1
Prepared By Bob Generous, Senior Planner File No:
SUMMARY
City Council has appointed the following Commissioners to the Economic Development Commission
for a three-year term ending March 31, 2025:
Duke Zurek
Chris Freeman
Stacy Goff
All of the Economic Development Commission members will be required to take an Oath of Office at
this meeting.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
The Economic Development Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the City Council with the
responsibility of researching, reviewing, and making recommendations on issues related to economic
development. The Economic Development Commission will review ways in which the City can expand
existing businesses, attract desirable new business, and revitalize existing businesses and the community
as a whole. All final decisions are to be made by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS
Economic Development Commission Oaths of Office
2021 Year in Review and 2022 Work Plan
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Economic Development Commission
FROM:Bob Generous, Senior Planner
DATE:March 9, 2022
SUBJ:2021 Year in Review and 2022 Recommended Work Plan
BACKGROUND
As required by the City Code section 2-46.13 (e) Reports: The Commission will produce an
annual report for the City Council detailing the community development activities of the past
year. The report also provides a summary of residential and commercial construction activities
and outlines the progress that has been made toward achieving the goals of all strategic plans.
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) is an advisory body to the City Council and the
Economic Development Authority charged with the responsibility of researching, reviewing, and
making recommendations on issues related to economic development. The EDC will review
ways in which the City can expand existing businesses, attract desirable new business, and
revitalize existing businesses and the community as a whole.
Below is a summary of items the EDC reviewed in 2020 as well as possible work projects for
2021
2021 REVIEW
In 2021, the City issued building permits for 208 dwelling units, which was approximately 104
percent of our projected housing growth for 2021. We are projecting a two percent (2%) increase
(approximately 200 units) in total housing stock for 2022. As can be seen in the average
residential building permit data (72 single-family and 50 attached units), there is currently
sufficient approved single-family residential lots available for development with a lot inventory
of 92 platted single-family lots, but a deficiency of attached single-family lots with 14 lots
available. With the approval of the Lake Place at Powers Ridge project, 110 apartment units
were approved for development of which 50 units will be affordable.
The Economic Development Commission had the following work program for 2021:
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March 9, 2022
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Develop a strategic plan for economic development for the city. This item was started,
with the EDC reviewing City strengths and weaknesses (3/9/21 and 4/11/21), but with the
City Council adoption of a Strategic Plan (6/8/21 presentation) for the City, it was not
finished as a separate item.
Cooperate and coordinate with Buy Chanhassen and the Southwest Area Chamber of
Commerce on promoting business retention, expansion and recruitment to Chanhassen.
Vernelle Clayton discussed the Lodging Tax and Visitors bureau with the EDC (1/12/21).
Create a feedback survey for developers and business owners to be used to understand
and improve City interaction with the development and business community. Still a
desired outcome (6/8/21). We had Ari Lyksette, Communication Manager, discuss
communications initiatives and opportunities through the City (10/12/21). Jake Foster,
Assistant City Manager, also presented communication options the City was reviewing
(1/12/21).
Investigate a signage idea/plan for the promotion of businesses in the downtown. This
morphed into preliminary discussions regarding revisions to the City’s sign ordinance
(10/12/21), which will come back in 2022.
Work with the school district and Chanhassen businesses to market job opportunities and
support the creation of local jobs. Not pursued.
Financial Incentives. The EDC discussed elements of providing Sewer Availability
Charge (SAC) credits.
City Code
Staff shall submit City Code amendments to the EDC for comments relative to economic
development, Food Trucks (5/11/21). A preliminary discussion of sign code amendments was
presented to the EDC (10/12/21). Specific ordinance changes will be presented to the EDC for
review and comment.
Educational Opportunities
The Commission investigated various economic development programs for local businesses as
well as City initiatives: Lee Hall, Next Stage, MN (12/15/21), ULI Takeaway (10/12/21 and
9/14/21), Downtown Vision Plan (9/14/21), Downtown Capital Improvements (9/14/21),
MetroNet Fiber Optics (2/9/21), CARES Fundings (3/9/21), CDA Update (6/8/21).
2022 WORK PROGRAM
The EDC recommended that the work program be divided into two sections: Work Projects and
Normal Business Items (Tasks). The work projects will be a reasonable number of larger projects
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that will further economic development opportunities within the community. The work projects
will have multiple components and inputs. Tasks will be continuing items that the EDC will
undertake on an ad hoc basis.
Work Projects
1. Communication:
a. Develop communication mechanisms for feedback and surveys for developers, business
owners, and residents to understand and improve City interaction with the development
and business community.
b. Investigate what stakeholders believe are necessary to attract, expand and retain
businesses.
c. Work with the Economic Development Manager, when hired, to create partnerships and
communication avenues.
d. Cooperate and coordinate with Buy Chanhassen and the Southwest Area Chamber of
Commerce on promoting business retention, expansion and recruitment to Chanhassen.
2. Develop Vision:
a. Work with City Council and Planning Commission on a vision for economic
development in the community.
b. Review role of economic development in the City’s Strategic Plan.
c. Promote economic development incentives: financial, zoning, density, etc.
d. Work to establish the EDC as a credible and viable commission for the furtherance of
economic development in Chanhassen.
Tasks
a. Work with City staff to review City Code amendments relative to economic development
and make recommendations.
b. Continue education efforts including housing demand and trends, demographic statistics,
mixed use development, sustainable development, development trends, redevelopment
issues, transportation projects, senior-friendly cities, etc.
c. Participate in joint meetings/discussions with the City Council and other Commissions.
d. Review Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) and other assistance
and resources available to Chanhassen businesses.
ACTION
Staff recommends approval of the annual report and 2022 work program. The EDC may suggest
additional items that they may review/research in 2022. Any other suggestions that the
Commission would like to see staff address will be added to the list. Subject to Economic
Development Commission concurrence, staff will forward this report to the City Council.
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 12, 2022
Subject Election of Chair & Vice Chair
Section GENERAL BUSINESS Item No: C.2
Prepared By Bob Generous, Senior Planner File No:
SUMMARY
At the first meeting in April of each year, the Economic Development Commission shall hold an
organizational meeting. At this meeting, the commission shall elect from its membership a Chair and
Vice Chair. Each member shall cast its vote for the member he or she wishes to be chosen for Chair. If
no one receives a majority, voting shall continue until one member receives the majority support. Vice
Chair shall be elected from the remaining numbers of the same proceeding.
BACKGROUND
Members: Eric Anderson, Chris Freeman, Stacy Goff, David Kressler, and Duke Zurek
DISCUSSION
The Chair, or in his or her absence, the Vice Chair, shall preside at meetings and perform other such
duties as ordered by the Economic Development Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
The Economic Development Commission shall elect a chair and vice chair of the commission.
ATTACHMENTS
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 12, 2022
Subject Adopt Economic Development Commission Bylaws (amended)
Section GENERAL BUSINESS Item No: C.3
Prepared By Bob Generous, Senior Planner File No:
SUMMARY
At the first meeting in April of each year, these bylaws shall be read and adopted by the Economic
Development Commission.
BACKGROUND
On March 21, 2022, the Chanhassen City Council approved the amended ordinance and bylaws creating
three-year terms for all commissioners. The bylaws and ordinance had originally established three 2-
year terms and two 3-year terms to create a staggered appointment schedule. With this round of
appointments, the commission terms will be staggered.
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Commission adopt the Bylaws for 2022.
ATTACHMENTS
EDC BYLAWS 2022
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BYLAWS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
The following bylaws are adopted by the Economic Development Commission to facilitate the
performance of its duties and the exercising of its functions as a commission established by the
City Council on June 10, 2019.
SECTION 1 - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION:
1.1
The Economic Development Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the City Council
with the responsibility of researching, reviewing, and making recommendations on issues related
to economic development. The Economic Development Commission will review ways in which
the city can expand existing businesses, attract desirable new business, and revitalize existing
businesses and the community as a whole. All final decisions are to be made by the City
Council.
1.2
The Economic Development Commission shall prepare an annual report for the City Council
detailing the community development activities of the past year. The report will also provide a
summary of residential and commercial construction activities and outline the progress that has
been made toward achieving the goals of all strategic plans.
1.3
The Economic Development Commission shall review the Comprehensive Plan and have an
understanding of the impacts the Comprehensive Plan has on economic development and
commercial/industrial land uses. In addition the Economic Development Commission will
review zoning ordinance changes that could impact businesses (commercial, industrial, and
mixed-use districts) and all other studies that have an impact on local businesses.
1.4
The Economic Development Commission shall review fee policies as they relate to businesses.
1.5
The Economic Development Commission shall review and consider new or revised approaches
to the city’s Economic Development policy.
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1.6
The Economic Development Commission will review TIF and Tax Abatement applications
approved by city council.
1.7
The Economic Development Commission shall review grant applications approved by city
council and provide support where needed.
1.8
The City Council at its discretion will set agenda items and goals as deemed necessary by the
City Council.
SECTION 2 - MEETINGS:
2.1 - Time
Regular meetings of the Economic Development Commission shall be held on the second
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 7700 Market Boulevard,
unless otherwise directed by the Chairperson, in which case at least 24 hours’ notice will be
given to all members. All unfinished business will be carried over to the next regular Economic
Development Commission meeting.
When the regular meeting day falls on a legal holiday, there shall be no Economic Development
Commission meeting.
2.2 - Special Meetings
Special meetings shall be held upon a call by the Chairperson or any other member with the
concurrence of two other members of the Economic Development Commission, and with at least
48 hours of notice to all members. Notice of all special meetings shall also be posted on the
official city bulletin board.
2.3 - Attendance
Economic Development Commission members shall attend not less than seventy-five (75%)
percent of all regular and special meetings held during a given (calendar) year, and shall not be
absent from three (3) consecutive meetings. Failure to meet this minimum attendance
requirement will result in removal from the Economic Development Commission.
SECTION 3 - COMMISSION COMPOSITION, TERMS AND VACANCIES:
3.1 - Composition
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The Economic Development Commission shall consist of five (5) voting members. Five (5)
members shall be appointed by the City Council and may be removed by the City Council. All
members of the Economic Development Commission will have resided or owned a business a
minimum of two years in the City of Chanhassen.
3.2 - Terms and Vacancies
The City Council shall appoint five (5) members for staggered 3-year terms expiring on March
31 of each year. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired
portion of the term. All members shall serve without compensation.
3.3 - Quorum
Three Economic Development Commission members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. Whenever a quorum is not present, no final or official action shall be
taken at such meeting.
3.4 - City Council Liaison
The Mayor or his/her City Council designee shall act as Liaison and attend all Economic
Development Commission meetings when possible. The City Council Liaison will not have
voting rights.
SECTION 4 - ORGANIZATION:
4.1 –Election of Officers
At the first meeting in April of each year, the Economic Development Commission shall hold an
organizational meeting. At this meeting, the commission shall elect from its membership a
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Each member shall cast its vote for the member he wishes to
be chosen for Chairperson. If no one receives a majority, voting shall continue until one member
receives the majority support. Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the remaining numbers of
the same proceeding.
4.2 - Duties of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
The Chairperson or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson, shall preside at meetings and perform
other such duties as ordered by the Economic Development Commission. The Chairperson shall
conduct the meeting so as to keep it moving rapidly and as efficiently as possible and shall
remind members, witnesses and others to preserve order and decorum and to keep comments to
the subject at hand.
The Chairperson shall not move for action but may second motions.
SECTION 5 - PROCEDURE:
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5.1 - Parliamentary Procedure
Parliamentary Procedure governed by Roberts Rules of Order Revised, shall be followed at all
regular meetings. At special work session meetings, and when appropriate, the Economic
Development Commission may hold group discussions not following any set parliamentary
procedures except when motions are before the Economic Development Commission.
SECTION 6 - MISCELLANEOUS:
6.1 - Economic Development Commission Discussion
a.Matters for discussion, which do not appear on the agenda, may be considered and
discussed by the Economic Development Commission under the On-going Items section.
b.Matters which appear on the agenda as open discussion items will not be recorded as
minutes.
6.2 - Suspension of Rules
The Economic Development Commission may suspend any of these rules by a unanimous vote
of the members present.
6.3 - Amendments
Amendment of these bylaws may be made only by the City Council.
6.4 - Review
At the first meeting in April of each year, these bylaws shall be read and adopted by the
Economic Development Commission.
Chairperson:__________________________________Date: _______________________
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Economic Development Commission Item
April 12, 2022
Subject Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes of March 8, 2022.
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: D.1
Prepared By Bob Generous, Senior Planner File No:
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Commission approve the March 8, 2022,
commission minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
March 8, 2022 Economic Development Commission Minutes
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CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 2022
Vice Chair Ebeling called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Sanford, Ryan Soller, James Ebeling, and David Kressler
MEMBERS ABSENT: Eric Anderson
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT: Chris Freeman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Member Kressler moved, Member Sanford seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Economic Development Commission meeting dated February 8, 2022 as presented. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
ADOPT 2022 WORK PLAN
Senior Planner Bob Generous presented the 2022 work plan, noting the Commissioners had
wanted to divide the list between long-term items and ongoing items.
Member Sanford suggested a tone adjustment in some areas to be more persuasive rather than
directive. He asked Member Kressler if they directed the work program to be divided into two
sections.
Member Kressler replied they discussed and possibly recommended it. He would support that
change.
Member Sanford moved, Member Kressler seconded to adopt the 2022 Work Plan. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION: None.
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CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION:
1. BIO-INNOVATION, GREATER MSP GRANT APPLICATION
Mr. Generous attended a bio-innovation presentation from MSP and noted they are looking for
partnerships with cities, businesses, and educational programs in the community that would
provide financial support or be allies in the development of bio-innovation activity. He is
presenting this item informationally. Mr. Generous stated there are four specific programs in
which MSP is looking for support and that MSP is a finalist for funding, however it is
nationwide so they are competing with other communities. The grant request would be for
$75,000,000 and with an additional $20,000,000 in local funding which could be from a business
or in-kind bio-innovation work.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Commissioners noted the two most helpful things for them would be to hire someone for the
Economic position very soon and to have a joint meeting with City Council.
The Commission recognized that it was Members Sanford and Ebeling final meeting and
thanked them for their contributions.
Member Sanford moved, Member Kressler seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Economic
Development Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Submitted by Bob Generous
Senior Planner
Prepared by Amy Weidman
Administrative Support Specialist
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